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£291+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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25 Jun — 2 Jul1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Orleans in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 May 2026.

Tue 3/1107:25
LHR
-
MSY
1 stop15h 27m
JetBlue
Tue 17/1115:20
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop33h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 22/5£560
Thu 3/1213:45
LHR
-
MSY
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Mon 7/1219:55
MSY
-
LHR
Nonstop8h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 25/5£562
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/913:58
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5£564
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/911:50
MSY
-
LGW
2 stops16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5£583
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/913:00
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5£584
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/913:00
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5£586
Tue 3/1107:25
LHR
-
MSY
1 stop15h 27m
JetBlue
Wed 18/1106:00
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 22/5£588
Sat 5/908:40
LHR
-
MSY
1 stop34h 22m
JetBlue
Sun 13/915:35
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop32h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/5£599
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/913:58
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5£599
Wed 2/908:15
LHR
-
MSY
1 stop32h 59m
JetBlue
Mon 14/910:15
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop28h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 22/5£602
Sun 11/1014:00
LGW
-
MSY
1 stop27h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1008:00
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5£603
Sun 6/914:00
LGW
-
MSY
1 stop30h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/913:58
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5£604

Find flight deals to New Orleans

Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 26 May 2026.

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£560

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£291

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Average price

£677

Good round-trip deal

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Good one-way deal

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  • 49h 02m total
  • London to New Orleans
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  • 39h 59m total
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LondonNew Orleans

LGW - MSY

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Thu 9/7

14:00-18:45

1 stop34h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 21/7

07:00-10:00

2 stops21h 00m

£661

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

09:30-21:27

2 stops17h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/10

09:53-06:55

2 stops15h 02m

£716

LondonNew Orleans

LCY - MSY

LCYMSY

London City

Tue 3/11

09:50-21:15

2 stops17h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/11

10:35-17:40

2 stops25h 05m

£727

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

10:20-20:42

2 stops40h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/11

16:30-16:00

2 stops17h 30m

£737

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

09:30-21:27

2 stops17h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 27/9

17:32-09:20

2 stops33h 48m

£745
Fastest return journey

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

06:50-18:54

2 stops18h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/11

14:16-07:30

1 stop11h 14m

£750

LondonNew Orleans

LGW - MSY

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

12:20-13:13

1 stop30h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

14:08-09:35

1 stop13h 27m

£754

LondonNew Orleans

LCY - MSY

LCYMSY

London City

Thu 24/9

09:15-19:47

2 stops40h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 27/9

17:30-17:55

2 stops42h 25m

£768

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

08:40-20:33

2 stops17h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 14/9

07:25-06:25

1 stop17h 00m

£773

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

06:35-21:15

2 stops19h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 14/11

08:00-05:55

2 stops15h 55m

£774

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from London to New Orleans takes 20 hours 54 minutes. Flights to New Orleans from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from London to New Orleans are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue.

British Airways
British Airways
From £504
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £519
JetBlue
JetBlue
From £419
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £508

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to New Orleans are JetBlue, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to New Orleans?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 26 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,American Airlines, andJetBlue to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,982 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,032 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,006 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to New Orleans

New Orleans airport overview

As the largest commercial airport serving the New Orleans and southeast Louisiana area, Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) welcomes around eight million passengers each year. The airport is located 19km (11.5 miles) west of New Orleans, and is the second lowest-lying international airport in the world, sitting merely 1.4m (4.5 feet) above sea level.

Flights to Louis Armstrong International arrive daily from across the United States, with occasional flights arriving from Canada and South America. Some of the major airlines that operate at the airport include Continental Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines among a number of others.

If you’re spending some time at the airport, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the efficiency you’ll encounter here. Queuing won’t take up too much time, and staff are friendly and happy to help. There’ll be enough to keep you occupied, although if you’re waiting in Concourse D, then you’ll have to make do with limited refreshment options.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans. One-way flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically cost £82, while return flights cost around £72.

  • How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

    A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around £116, however they can be found for as little as £72.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, London offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

    Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0.0 mi away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

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